Master of Geology - Applied Environmental Geoscience at University College Cork

University College Cork

Ireland, Cork

University Rank:#246

International students can study the Geology - Applied Environmental Geoscience at University College Cork at its main campus in Cork, Ireland. This Master degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 1 year and is offered at the university's main campus. Tuition fees are USD 27,310 / year(s), and students can apply for the next intake starting on September 8, 2026.

About Master of Geology - Applied Environmental Geoscience

Facilities

During Semester 1, students have access to industry-standard field equipment in the School of BEES research facilities. This equipment will be used extensively in Semester 2 to undertake applied field training in hydrogeology, geophysics and geoinformatics.

As part of the offshore geology module in Semester 2, students will have the opportunity to participate in seabed mapping and surveying on board Irish research vessels operated by the Irish Marine Institute.

Course participants also have access to computing facilities, including geoscience software packages.

The School of BEES and programme delivery team enjoys excellent links with world-class Irish research centres and participating institutions including:

Industry collaborators

A distinctive feature of our Applied Environmental Geoscience programme is the delivery of content by industry practitioners with expertise in specialist areas of the course and with a focus on real-world challenges and solutions.

Industry collaborators who have contributed to the programme to date have included the following individuals and organisations:

Disciplines

Science Engineering and Food Science

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Geology - Applied Environmental Geoscience at University College Cork

Entry Requirements

For full details of the non-EU application procedure visit our how to apply pages for international students.

In UCC, we use the term programme and course interchangeably to describe what a person has registered to study in UCC and its constituent colleges, schools, and departments.
Note that not all courses are open to international/non-EU applicants, please check the fact file above. For more information contact the International Office.

English Language Requirements

Applicants who are non-native speakers of the English language must meet the university-approved English language requirements. Visit our PG English Language Requirements page for more information.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 90

English Program Requirements

English Language Requirements (for Non-Irish EU applicants)

Teaching in Irish Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) is normally through the medium of English; therefore all applicants are required to demonstrate a high level of competence in the English Language.

Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of equivalent competence in English Language through their school leaving examination or matriculation examination or by achieving the minimum standard (there may be higher levels for matriculation and/or particular programmes in individual institutions) in a recognised English language test, as specified below (note applicants are assessed on the results of a single sitting only):

UCC Language Centre Pre-sessional Programmes

These programmes are available to assist students who:

Have not achieved their required level of English for acceptance onto their undergraduate or postgraduate programme
Feel they do not have the academic or general English language skills necessary to succeed at the University

Find out more about the Language Centre's Pre-Sessional Programmes.

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Geology - Applied Environmental Geoscience at University College Cork

Tuition Fee

27,310 / year(s)

Master of Geology - Applied Environmental Geoscience at University College Cork

University College Cork

Ireland, Cork